How to Submit a Custom Instruction
Follow these steps to contribute your custom instructions to our collection
Go to our GitHub Repository
Visit the GitHub repository where we maintain our collection of custom instructions.
Create a New Issue
Click on the "Issues" tab and then click the "New issue" button to start the submission process.
Choose the Appropriate Template
Select one of the available templates:
"Custom Instruction"
For general Copilot instructions"Commit Instruction"
For commit-related instructions (coming soon)Fill Out the Template
Complete the template with your custom instruction details. Be sure to include:
A descriptive title
The full text of your instruction
Appropriate tags/categories
Any additional context or examples
Submit Your Issue
Click the "Submit new issue" button to send your custom instruction for review.
Await Approval
A project maintainer will review your submission. Once approved, it will appear in our collection of custom instructions.
Guidelines for Effective Custom Instructions
Write with Intent
Be clear and specific about your requirements
Keep instructions focused on a specific use case
Provide Context
Include your coding preferences and patterns
Mention frameworks, style guides, or patterns you follow
Show Examples
Include examples if they help clarify your instruction
Demonstrate before/after scenarios to show impact
Test Before Submitting
Test your instructions with GitHub Copilot
Refine based on actual results